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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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