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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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