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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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