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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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