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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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