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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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