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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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