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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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