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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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