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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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