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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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