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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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