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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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