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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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