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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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