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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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