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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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