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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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