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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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