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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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