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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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