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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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