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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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