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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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