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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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