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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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