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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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