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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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