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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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