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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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