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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free 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 several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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