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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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