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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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