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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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