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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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