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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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