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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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