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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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