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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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