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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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