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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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