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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. 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 organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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