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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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