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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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