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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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