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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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