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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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