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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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