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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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