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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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