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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education