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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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