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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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