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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors 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 experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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