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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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