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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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