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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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