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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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