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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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