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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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