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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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