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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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