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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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