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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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