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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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