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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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