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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses 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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