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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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