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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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