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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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