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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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