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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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