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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources