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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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