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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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