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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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