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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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