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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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