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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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