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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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