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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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