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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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