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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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