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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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