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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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