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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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