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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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