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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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