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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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