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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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