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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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