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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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