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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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