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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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