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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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