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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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