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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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