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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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