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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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