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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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