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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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