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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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