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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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