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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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