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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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