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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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