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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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