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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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