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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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