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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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