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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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