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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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