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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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