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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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