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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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