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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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