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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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