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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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