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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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