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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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