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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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