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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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