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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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