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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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