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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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