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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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