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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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