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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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