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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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