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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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