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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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