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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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