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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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