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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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