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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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