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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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