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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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