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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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