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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources