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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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