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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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