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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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