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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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