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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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