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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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