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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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