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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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