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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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