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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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