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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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