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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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