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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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