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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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