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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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