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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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