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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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