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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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