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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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