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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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