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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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