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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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