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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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