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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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