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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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