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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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