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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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