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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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