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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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