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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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