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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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