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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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