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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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