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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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