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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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