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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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