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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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