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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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