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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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