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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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