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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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