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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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