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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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