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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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