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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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