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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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