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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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