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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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