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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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