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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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