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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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