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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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