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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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