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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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