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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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