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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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