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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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