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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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