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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders 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 massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important 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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