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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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