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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure 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 MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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