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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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