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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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