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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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