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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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