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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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