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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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