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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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