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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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