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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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