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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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