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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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