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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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