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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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