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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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