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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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