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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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