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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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