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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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