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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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