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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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