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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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