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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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