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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies 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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