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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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