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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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