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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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