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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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