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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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