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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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