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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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