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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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