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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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