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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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