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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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