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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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