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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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