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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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