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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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