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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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