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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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