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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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