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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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