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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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