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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important 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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