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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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