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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators 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 innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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