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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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