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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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