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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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