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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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