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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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