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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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