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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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