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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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