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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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