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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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