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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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