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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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