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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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