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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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