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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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