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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education