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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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