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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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