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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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