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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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