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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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