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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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