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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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