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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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