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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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