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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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