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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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