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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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