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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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