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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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