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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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