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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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