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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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