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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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