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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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