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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates 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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