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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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