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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers 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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