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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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