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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition