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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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