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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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