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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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