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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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