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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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