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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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