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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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