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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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