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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches 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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