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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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