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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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