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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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