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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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