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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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