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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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