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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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