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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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