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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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