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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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