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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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