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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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