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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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