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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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