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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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