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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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