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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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