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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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