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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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