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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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