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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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