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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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