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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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