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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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