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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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