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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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