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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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