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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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