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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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