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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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