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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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