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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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