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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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