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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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