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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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