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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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