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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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