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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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