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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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