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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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