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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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