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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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