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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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