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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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