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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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