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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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