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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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