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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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