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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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