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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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