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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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