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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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