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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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