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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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