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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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