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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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