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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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