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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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