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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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