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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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