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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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