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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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