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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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