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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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