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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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