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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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