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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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