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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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