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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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