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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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