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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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