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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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