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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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