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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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