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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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