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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key 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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