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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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