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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always 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 many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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