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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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