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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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