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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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