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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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