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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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