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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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