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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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