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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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