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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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