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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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