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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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