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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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