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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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