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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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