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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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