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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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