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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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