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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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