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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. 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. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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