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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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