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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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