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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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