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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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