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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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