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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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