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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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