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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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