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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of 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 online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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