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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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