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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the 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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