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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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