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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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