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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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