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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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