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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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