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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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