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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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