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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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