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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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