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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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