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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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