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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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