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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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