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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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