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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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