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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)