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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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