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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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