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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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