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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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