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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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