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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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