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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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