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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? 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 massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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