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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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