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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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