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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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