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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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