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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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