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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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