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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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