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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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