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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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