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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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