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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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