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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies 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 inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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