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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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