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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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