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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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