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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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