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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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