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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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