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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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