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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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