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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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