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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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