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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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