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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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