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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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