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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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