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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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