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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models 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 teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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