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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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