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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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