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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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