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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student 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 online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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