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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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