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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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