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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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