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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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