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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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