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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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