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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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