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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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