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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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