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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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