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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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