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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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