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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources