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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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