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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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