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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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