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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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