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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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