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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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