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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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