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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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