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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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