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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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