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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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