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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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