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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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