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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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