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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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