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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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