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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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