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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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