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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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 abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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