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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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