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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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