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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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