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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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