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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key 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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