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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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