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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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