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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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