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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies 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 educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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