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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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