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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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