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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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