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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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