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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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