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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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