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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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