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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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