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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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