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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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