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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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