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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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